Any chance Biden will pardon Trump so the US can "heal and move on" ?

[Kablooie]

Ford was not given a second term, arguably, because he pardoned Nixon but Biden said he won't seek a second term so that won't be a consideration.

If he did this it would send the message that in fact the president is above the law no matter what they say.
Instead of healing it would open up the sore, allowing it to fester into a malignant, life threatening wound.

I hope Biden realizes this and does not stand in the way of lawful consequences towards a president who tried to eliminate American justice and democracy.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. IIRC, he has already said he would not.

[lame54]

2. If he is he needs to...

Use it as a bargaining chip NOW

[RANDYWILDMAN]

3. if he does that, he listened to the wrong people

Big time.

don't think he will

[Turbineguy]

4. Whatever he does

trump cultists will find a way to dislike it.

[shelshaw]

5. Hell to the no

[Irish_Dem]

6. No chance whatsoever. He has been clear he will not get involved in Trump's legal issues. nt

[Buckeyeblue]

7. No. Not the way Trump has put the country in jeopardy by undermining the election results

Had Trump conceded graciously and been professional about the transition, I think Biden might have pushed behind the scenes not to pursue Trump. But Trump has really proven himself to be an ed enemy of our republic. He crimes need to be thoroughly exposed.

[jimfields33]

9. My thoughts exactly

If trump was a human being and the charges had been more honest mistakes or even oversights then maybe. But going after his son and being a complete ass is not going to get joe to pardon him. I don’t blame him one bit.

[Make7]

8. No chance. Not after the Trump campaign attacks on the Biden family. ( n/t )

[Fiendish Thingy]

10. I highly doubt it, but if he did, his presidency would be judged a failure. Nt

[apnu]

11. No. Biden will not pardon Trump.

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America will not move on. Trump has politically weaponized his celebrity. We will hear from him and his lies until he dies. His cult is durable, will listen, and be a real threat.

Biden will not pardon that. If he did, the pardon will become his legacy. One that will stink more than Gerald Ford’s pardon of Nixon.

[Boomerproud]

12. I believe with all my heart that he's not that naive or forgiving.

If it happens, Joe Biden has lost me forever.

[LenaBaby61]

27. "I believe with all my heart that he's not that naive or forgiving."

"If it happens, Joe Biden has lost me forever."

THIS for me also 👆🏻

But to reiterate again, I'm KNOWING that Biden isn't that weak, naive or forgiving as to give that terrorist a pardon, especially since he's done so much damage to our democracy, is guilty of treason, called our military and HIS son a sucker & loser, and tRump's just an over all evil, racist, piece of shit.

IF you believe the rumors, vagina neck's going to try to start some shit on Joe Biden's Inauguration day. WHY am I NOT surprised about vagina neck starting trouble on Biden's Inauguration Day? 🙄

[SMC22307]

13. No. (n/t)

[sfstaxprep]

14. When Did He Say He Wouldn't Run For Second Term? nt

[secondwind]

22. He said this from the start.

[TwilightZone]

15. Biden hasn't said he wouldn't run for a second term.

And the answer to your question is the same as the last few dozen times it's been asked: no.

[Demsrule86]

16. Why keep bringing this up? Biden has said no Pardon for Trump...Nixon was pardoned by

his VP ...member of his party...Ford. I do consider this Biden bashing.

[Cicada]

17. Easier: just don't prosecute

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

20. Not Biden's choice, unless he wants to mess with Justice's business.

I think we've seen enough of presidents meddling in justice in the last four years.

[Autumn]

18. No. It wouldn't heal the country and would harm the Democratic party.

[TheBlackAdder]

19. Pardon him for what? Did he do any crimes while president? He would need to detail why. 😄

.

Then Biden needs to decide which crimes to pardon. No blanket pardons.

.

[mtnsnake]

21. Biden is way too savvy for that. Plus, even though he says he'll leave all that stuff to his AG,

and even though Biden says he wants to work with the other side (cough cough), you know damn well he would love nothing other than to see Trump locked away in prison where the despicable mother fucker belongs.

[JI7]

23. Not sure where you get your news from but Biden never said he won't run again

it's possible he may not but he never said it.

And he said he isn't going to pardon Trump.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

24. Oh, dear lord I hope not.

I'm remembering why Obama wouldn't hold outgoing Republicans to account when he came into office, with the bullshit (and yes, it is bullshit) of moving on. Well, that being the case, then every single criminal of any kind should get the same treatment. Not holding people accountable simply emboldens them.

[BlueJac]

25. Simply no!

[DFW]

26. About as much chance that Alabama will be wiped out by an asteroid before midnight tonight.

i.e. not much chance.

[lettucebe]

28. All I can say is that better not happen. Not challenging Nixon's blanket pardon

is what got us to here. If they do not challenge this corrupt abuse our democracy is over.

[BadgerKid]

29. Well, any future president could pardon.

So either they orchestrate something in 3 weeks or have to wait at least 4 years.